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Pakistan to start direct Hajj flights to Jeddah today as nearly 37,000 pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

Pakistan to start direct Hajj flights to Jeddah today as nearly 37,000 pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

  • A total of 32,454 pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia under government scheme, 4,489 via private tour operators
  • A total of 4,377 Hajj pilgrims will depart via 17 flights from various cities in Pakistan today, says religious affairs ministry
By Wasim Abbasi ·
Update Haramain high-speed rail boosts Hajj capacity to 2.2m seats

Haramain high-speed rail boosts Hajj capacity to 2.2m seats

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Security forces arrest Hajj permit violators

Security forces arrest Hajj permit violators

By SPA ·
Special Over 60,000 trees planted to drive environmental sustainability across Islam’s holiest sites

Over 60,000 trees planted to drive environmental sustainability across Islam’s holiest sites

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Discover Makkah: A new digital platform launched to improve information access and services for Makkah visitors. (X @DiscoverMK

Makkah launches smart guide for pilgrims, visitors

By SPA ·
Makkah private sector establishments surge by over 129% since 2020, report says

Makkah private sector establishments surge by over 129% since 2020, report says

By SPA ·
Saudi tourism minister inspects hospitality facilities for pilgrims in Makkah ahead of Hajj

Saudi tourism minister inspects hospitality facilities for pilgrims in Makkah ahead of Hajj

By Arab News ·
Makkah museum exhibits rare 1623 German Qur’an translation

Makkah museum exhibits rare 1623 German Qur’an translation

By SPA ·
Makkah meeting reviews animal health risk plan for Hajj

Makkah meeting reviews animal health risk plan for Hajj

By SPA ·
The Holy Qur’an Museum at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is showcasing a rare 19th-century Qur’an manuscript from India.

Makkah museum spotlights historic Qur’an art

By SPA ·
Makkah hosts digital Qur’an learning exhibit photos

Makkah hosts digital Qur’an learning exhibit

By SPA ·
Permit restrictions for Makkah entry take effect ahead of Hajj

Permit restrictions for Makkah entry take effect ahead of Hajj

By Arab News ·
Grand Mosque imam warns against spreading rumors online

Grand Mosque imam warns against spreading rumors online

By Arab News ·

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